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Once more, into the breach - 1100 this time

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by JPaganel, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. JPaganel

    JPaganel Well-Known Member

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    So, I picked up another patient last night. It's a 1981 1100, I think it's an XS and not a Maxim, but I will figure that out for sure later. It's got a king and queen seat, Vetter fairing, and a full set of hard bags.

    The bike starts and runs, but the previous owner reports it has "no power". I'm thinking either it's his carburetor cleaning being insufficient, or a fuel flow issue. The tank is Kreemed, and the coating looks to be bubbling and flaking. I am wondering if there are loose chunks of it clogging something.

    Also, as we tried to load it, the front brakes locked. I loosened them with a screwdriver, and I bet calipers need a rebuild. I'm also pretty sure valves haven't been checked in a while. Cosmetically, it looks good.

    So, it's a fixer-upper, but I figured $600 for a bike with a full touring package isn't bad. Pictures will happen when I get it out of the trailer.

    Edited to add: The VIN starts with 4R1, which makes it an XS1100H.
     
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    JPaganel, Nov 3, 2014
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  2. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    OOo you have a choice. You can go touring, or you can go classic drag racing. Decisions, decisions.
     
    k-moe, Nov 3, 2014
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  3. JPaganel

    JPaganel Well-Known Member

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    I think I'll stick with touring on this one. I'd hate to hack up this one, it's too nice.
     
    JPaganel, Nov 4, 2014
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Nice score, Pag! Definitely post a pic!

    I wouldn't mind finding an 1100 as well..........(then I'd have one of every size, along with one of every Seca!)

    400 - seca, sold the special
    550 - seca, sold the maxim
    650 - seca, turbo seca, maxim
    700 - maxim, X
    900 - seca
    1100 - still waiting.....lol
     
    hogfiddles, Nov 9, 2014
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